Friday, July 23, 2010

Mobile Pet Grooming Service Franchises For Sale In Florida

Fast growing mobile pet grooming franchise opportunity Zoomin Groomin is now seeking to sell exclusive master and regional franchise territories in the state of Florida and other select markets across the USA.  Master or Regional Franchisees will have the opportunity to invest  in a proven business model that provides multiple revenue streams derived from developing 120 to 300 franchise locations in a designated territory.

With consumers in the US spending  nearly $50 billion a year on their pets the demand for dog and pet  grooming services has never been higher.Go here new to view and request additional info on this exciting opportunity.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Which Franchise Opportunities Have The Lowest Start-Up Costs


Because of economic factors low cost and affordable franchises and business opportunities have never been more popular than today. View the answer here to this frequently asked  franchise question (FAQ) about what types and categories of franchise opportunities in general have the lowest start up costs for entrepreneurs.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Why Low Cost Franchises Are A Hot Franchise Category Today

View a new article here that provides a list of some of the top and most compelling  reasons why you might want to consider buying  a low cost franchise business today.  This article discusses affordability and how the continuing credit squeeze on small business lending makes low cost opportunities more appealing.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Press Release:

July 2010- Scottsdale, AZ - Franchise lead generator Redstone Advertising announces it has a launched a new site called Low Cost Franchise Opportunities that is designed to be a niche resource for prospective small business owners to  that are seeking legitimate and affordable low cost franchises. This is a searchable online directory that includes small business opportunities, distributorships, business licenses, and franchises for sale that generally require a total investment of less than $100k . Visitors to the site can also search for low cost opportunities via popular categories like "home based franchises ", " top low cost franchise opportunities",  "franchises under $20k" , and more.

About: Redstone Advertising offers a diverse and growing network of general and niche franchise and business opportunities directories for franchisers and businesses to market and generate leads for their concepts. Whether you are marketing food franchises, home based opportunities, low cost distributorships, or master franchises for sale, our network has a niche directory or category that can help generate targeted and cost effective buyer leads for your concept.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Profitable Low Cost Businesses For Sale Under $5k or $5,000 in Florida

Find and research legit and profitable low cost businesses for sale under $5k (or $5,000) that are available in Florida  including existing businesses and new business opportunities including franchises and exclusive distributorships.

These are affordable business opportunities that wont break the bank and can be often operated part-time for extra income if desired. Some of them can also easily be operated from a home office which provide low over head expenses and ultimately higher profits for the owner.

You can research other categories of low cost businesses for sale here including popular categories such as home based, senior care, consulting, and more.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Main Reasons Why Some Franchise Locations Fail

Article Summary: 

Provides a list of some of the main reasons why some individual franchise businesses and locations don’t succeed an ultimately fail.

Buying a franchise business is widely regarded as a very effective way for the average entrepreneur to minimize their risk when starting a new business. In general terms I would agree that this claim is accurate. However, don’t kid yourself that just because you opted to start a franchise business that you are more or less guaranteed to achieve success. In my experience nothing could be further from the truth. Many new franchise businesses fail, and fail all the time.  Below in my opinion and experience is a few of the main reasons why some franchise businesses don’t make it.

Bad Franchise Location:

For retail franchise businesses it’s all about location, location, location. In my opinion a marginal location with poor visibility and low organic traffic can often be an impossible obstacle to overcome when launching a new retail franchise business. Before signing any retail lease for a franchise location make sure you thoroughly investigate the organic traffic potential of the site including soliciting the opinions of other business owners in the immediate area.

Incompetent Ownership & Unrealistic Expectations:

Many new franchise businesses never stand a chance of surviving because the owner is just not capable of following the basic franchise system, or is unwilling to put in the hard work and make the necessary sacrifices required to succeed. Unfortunately as a small Business Broker I see this scenario arise all the time in the form of a phone call from a new franchise owner that wants to sell 6 months after opening. Many of these owners reveal that operating a franchise is not what they expected or it’s just too much hard work. In lot of these cases I believe the Franchiser probably never should have awarded a franchise license to some of these candidates in the first place. But at the end of the day it’s the responsibility of the franchisee to make sure they fully understand the commitment and hard work that’s required to succeed in today’s marketplace.

Brutal Competition:

Many new franchise businesses face overwhelming competitive forces from similar franchise concepts and independent businesses already entrenched in their target market. In some cases this includes competition from other fellow franchisees who have been allowed by the franchiser to open other locations in a relatively small market area. In short, it’s my opinion that many major metro markets are completely oversaturated with certain types of franchising concepts making it sometimes extremely difficult for new franchise owners to make a living and ultimately succeed.  

Franchise Fad:

Inevitably there are going to certain hot franchising concepts that emerge in the market place that are ultimately going to fizzle out as a fad. Remember the meal preparation franchise craze? Maybe because I’m a guy, but I never thought this was a very compelling or strong franchising concept to begin with. But regardless of what I thought, it appears that the vast majority of meal preparation franchises that opened between 2002 and 2008 (under several different franchiser flags) have closed their doors already with many franchisees loosing hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process. The moral of the story is just because a new franchise concept is popular or hot doesn’t mean it’s a proven business model.

Under Capitalization:

One of the most common reasons I have found that a lot of franchise businesses ultimately fail is they are simply don’t have enough working capital to survive the initial start-up phase. It’s a fairly well known franchising fact that the majority of new franchise businesses are not able to show a profit until there second year in business. This is why it’s crucial to have adequate working capital in reserve to meet your operating expenses until you can reach profitability.

Summary:

Please keep in mind that all prospective business buyers should thoroughly investigate any franchise or business, obtain all appropriate disclosure documents available, and seek expert consultation prior to making any investment decisions.

About Author: Ray Haiber has 12 years experience as a professional Arizona business for sale broker and franchise sales consultant. You can view and research many different types of franchises for sale across the USA here including area developer and master territory opportunities.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Senior Care Franchise Announces Unique Royalty Offer For New Owners In Florida

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 5, 2010 –While many face troubling economic news at seemingly every turn, EssentialCare has seen continued growth for the business that’s always in demand.  And even though as individuals our first thoughts may be on what’s within an eye site, EssentialCare is offering something unique to help new Franchisees make use of every dollar.

In addition to offering this low cost opportunity to owning your own successful business, we are thrilled about a Limited Time Offer of no royalty payments for your first 6 months in business. The occasion to give back to something great and help those in their early stages of business was a proposal that truly excited Nic Stevenson, President of ESSENTIALCARE.

“At EssentialCare, we understand that in order for our Franchisees to be successful, everyone needs to feel confident that life can and does improve.  What better way to relieve stress, improve moral, and energize the need to fulfill the demand by making this Limited Time Offer.  After all, the better job we do by those clients we serve, the more our business grows. It’s a very rewarding dynamic all around,” explains Mr. Stevenson.

About:  ESSENTIALCARE is a leading provider and franchisor of non-medical companion services to seniors. The Company affordably serves nursing home occupants, residents of assisted living facilities, and private individuals who choose to remain in their homes. ESSENTIAL CARE’s commitment to client satisfaction is governed by the core belief that “Nobody Outgrows a Smile.”

Franchise Info: View more info here about franchise opportunities with EssentailCare

Monday, May 3, 2010

Home Construction Services Franchise Business For Sale Florida.

G.J. Gardner Homes is  a proven home construction services and building franchise business opportunity with over 100 franchise locations around the world.  G.J. Gardner Homes is now seeking qualified master franchisees in Florida and across the USA.  


Go here now to view more information about this exciting and surprisingly affordable opportunity. Discover the incredible benefits of being a part of a professional family TEAM that is dedicated to your success.

Sunbelt Business Brokers Of South Florida Announces New Show

SUNBELT BUSINESS BROKERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA ANNOUNCES “ENTREPRENEURIAL INSIGHTS”

Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida, a Boca Raton based business sales firm, announces its participation in “Entrepreneurial Insights”, a weekly radio program that helps listeners understand the process of buying and selling a privately-held businesses.

Sunbelt’s show, “Entrepreneurial Insights”, is broadcast each Friday at 2 PM U.S. Eastern Time. You may listen to the live, weekly radio show by logging on to www.voiceamerica.com, the world leader in internet talk radio. Each week, guest speakers share their expertise on topics such as business valuations, exit planning, and the pros and cons of buying and selling in specific industries.
Already in 2010, professionals have discussed gas stations, public relations firms, travel agencies, construction companies, architectural firms, insurance agencies, automotive dealerships, medical billing companies, staffing agencies, printing companies, fast food restaurants, auto body repair and children’s daycare facilities.  To access pre-recorded versions of any of the radio shows, visit the “Resource Center” on Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida’s website at www.sunbeltsfl.com.

 
About Sunbelt: Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage firm with approximately 250 licensed offices located throughout the world. Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida (www.sunbeltsfl.com) is based in Boca Raton and has maintained a strong presence in the South Florida business community for more than 10 years.  Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida specializes in confidentially assisting owners of privately-held companies to value, market and sell their businesses, as well as representing buyers interested in professional assistance in their business searches.